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Mercy for None is a South Korean action noir crime thriller drama series created by Yoo Ki-seong. Based on the webtoon Plaza Wars: Mercy for None by Oh Se-hyung and Kim Gyun-tae, the Netflix series follows Nam Gi-jun, a former crime enforcer who left his life of crime behind, but when his brother is murdered, he returns to seek revenge. Mercy for None stars So Ji-sub, Huh Joon-ho, Ahn Gil-kang, Lee Beom-soo, Gong Myung, Choo Young-woo, and Jo Han-chul. So, if you loved the thrilling story, brutal action, and compelling characters in Mercy for None, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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My Name is a South Korean action crime thriller series created by Kim Ba-da. The Netflix series follows Yoon Ji-woo, a woman driven to get revenge for the death of her father,...

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UK Film Conclave 2025, working towards strengthening global cinema ties between UK and India, has unveiled the exciting programme ahead of its return to London on Monday 26th May 2025. Held at the Skyline Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels, the one-day event forms part of India Week by Epg, a broader initiative spotlighting cross-cultural collaboration and economic engagement between Great Britain and India.

The day begins with opening remarks from Pratik Dattani, Managing Director of Epg, setting the stage for a dynamic series of panels, keynote sessions and curated networking opportunities. With an emphasis on filmas a cultural and commercial bridge, this year’s conclave focuses on how global partnerships can

be fostered through storytelling, policy support and strategic investment.

The first panel discussion, India–UK Co-Production Success Stories & The Path Ahead, delves into lessons from existing collaborations and the evolving future of international co-productions.

A son hunts for his mother after her unexplained return to her home town in this intriguingly inventive horror story

The dialogue is a bit stilted sometimes, and, once all the wrapping is off, the big reveal is slightly silly, but this rare instance of a western-style horror film set in India is an intriguing, largely inventive genre exercise.

Directed by Neil Biswas, and co-written by Biswas and Ben Hervey, it stars Jaz Deo as Ronnie, a London hipster artist of Indian ancestry who celebrates turning 28 in the opening minutes by having sex with his Icelandic rock musician girlfriend (Salóme Gunnarsdóttir). In time-honoured tradition, this moment of pleasure is soon punished by all manner of freaky happenstance, as Ronnie starts bleeding and feels compelled to draw cityscapes of places he’s never been, which of course prove prophetic.

Actress Sayani Gupta is not a fan of the horror genre, and says it took a lot of convincing to get her to say 'yes' to supernatural thriller Darkness Visible.

Helmed by Neil Biswas, Darkness Visible is shot in Kolkata. Biswas has built the film from a script he co-wrote with Ben Hervey. Along with Sayani, the film stars Jaz Deol, Neil Bhoopalam, Seema Biswas and Sal?me Gunnarsdottir.

"It was actually quite fabulous collaborating with a great team. Neil Biswas has very clear directions. He knows exactly what he wants from you and the script was also very interesting. Darkness Visible is actually a supernatural thriller in the realm of horror, black magic, voodoo and all of that," Sayani told Ians.?

"It's a very strange eerie subject. Honestly, I don't watch horror films, I just cannot handle horror. I actually read the script and I turned the film down.

Larry Cohen, King Cohen's director Steve Mitchell, Joe Kraemer, David J. Schow, and Laurene Landon will be in attendance at Dark Delicacies' King Cohen Blu-ray signing on February 2nd. Also in today's Horror Highlights: Death Kat Design's new Halloween shirt and the trailer, poster, and release details for Darkness Visible.

King Cohen Blu-ray Signing at Dark Delicacies: "Join King Cohen star/subject Larry Cohen, director Steve Mitchell, composer Joe Kraemer, interviewee/writer David J. Schow, and interviewee/actor Laurene Landon as they sign the King Cohen Blu-ray movie/CD Soundtrack combo.

The Blu-ray/CD combo can be purchased at Dark Delicacies in-store now, or at the event on Sat, Feb 2nd. Can't make the signing? You can order signed copies online from Dark Delicacies: www.darkdel.com

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Today we are happy to share the new trailer, key art and release details for the supernatural thriller Darkness Visible, hitting theaters and VOD February 8th. The UK production set in Kolkata was directed by Neil Biswas and stars Jaz Deol, Sayani Gupta, Neil Bhoopalam, Salóme R. Gunnarsdóttir, Seema Biswas. Darkness Visible In theaters and …

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Four films, including the latest projects from Amma Asante, Mike Leigh and Lynne Ramsay, were granted more than £1m in production funding in 2016.

Four films received more than £1m in production funding through the BFI Film Fund this year, with Mike Leigh’s anticipated Peterloo drama leading the way with an award of £1.46m.

The BFI backed around 30 projects with production funding up until December 15. Since launching the BFI Film Fund six years ago, the organisation’s biggest single production grant remains the £2m awarded to Aardman and Studiocanal’s animation Early Man in 2015.

The ten biggest awards of 2016:

1. Peterloo (£1,461,000)

Mike Leigh’s Peterloo massacre drama is set to depict the protest of more than 60,000 people for parliamentary reform in 1819 and the death of 15 protesters who were charged down by British cavalry troops. Dick Pope, the director’s frequent collaborator, will be the cinematographer for the film, while Georgina Lowe will be executive producer after performing...

Film Bazaar: India’s Film Facilitation Office has helped install 50 film-specific nodal officers in government agencies; web portal coming in 2017.

Since India’s first Film Facilitation Office (Ffo) was announced at last year’s Film Bazaar, 50 nodal officers have been appointed by various state and central government departments to act as filming contacts in their geographic regions or areas of expertise.

There are 36 nodal officers at the state level, and then officers nominated a range of ministries and departments including those that govern railways, the environment, archeological sites, and animal welfare.

“An international filmmaker or a domestic filmmaker can have a single contact to help deal with issues that confront filmmakers,” said Vikramjit Roy, head of the Ffo.

Many of the nodal officers are here at Film Bazaar attending today’s Ffo workshop, which will include sessions from international producers who have previously shot in India, such as Hong Kong producer Philip Lee and Swedish producer [link=nm...

[Editor's Note: This article is presented in partnership with Shinola in support of Brit Takes, our monthly dispatch on the UK film scene. As makers of modern watches, bicycles, leather goods, and journals, Shinola stands for skill at scale, the preservation of craft and the beauty of industry.  Learn more about Shinola handcrafted goods.] Read More: Brit Takes: This Screenwriter Has a Solution to the Problem With British Television Neil Biswas first received major recognition in the UK film industry in 2007 after he received BAFTA's Breakthrough Talent award for his made-for-television movie "Bradford Riots." The Channel 4 film garnered attention for highlighting the 2001 riots in Northern England and showcased the animosity between the growing British-Asian community and the industrial city's white majority. With Anti-Nazi League, The British National Party and National Front involvement, Biswas' film was unique in its portrayal of the...

Nearly 60 international and Canadian producers will head to the Ontario Media Development Corporation’s (Omdc) annual International Financing Forum in Toronto.

The 10th anniversary edition of Omdc’s International Financing Forum (Iff), a feature co-financing market for English-language projects, will run Sept 13-14 during Toronto International Film Festival (Sept 10-20).

The projects include Drama, the third feature to be directed by Oscar-winning Us actress Helen Hunt, written by Justin W. Lo (‘Mistresses’).

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The two-day event includes one-on-one meetings, an industry panel discussion, roundtable meetings, a networking luncheon, and a producers’ opening night networking reception.

Iff partners include Telefilm Canada, UK Trade and Investment (Ukti) and new sponsor Canadian Media Producers Association (Cmpa).

More than 750 meetings will be scheduled for the 37 producer teams (20 Canadian projects and 17 international projects).

In total, 56 producers have been selected to participate in the programme from countries including: Australia, Germany, India, Israel, Spain, Uganda...

Kudos is planning to produce more drama series told from a British Asian perspective after expanding a partnership with Parti Productions.

The Broadchurch producer is building on a deal struck to develop Sathnam Sanghera’s novel Marriage Material for the BBC with feature film producer Nisha Parti’s company in September.

The Shine Group indie and Parti now plan to nurture Asian talent on and off screen and develop projects for UK and international broadcasters.

In addition to Marriage Material, which follows a Sikh family living in Wolverhampton in the 1960s, the companies are developing a TV adaptation of Sanghera’s The Boy With The Topknot, set in the Midlands town during the 1980s.

Kudos chief executive Jane Featherstone said that Parti had a wealth of knowledge of film trends and a keen eye for fresh talent. “She has the ability to identify and conceptualise content that speaks to a diverse audience,” she added.

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Ahoy me hearties – Sky1 HD are going full steam ahead with a 21st Century spin on Sinbad the Sailor. Stuart Murphy, director of programmes, today announced the 13-part series, which is being produced by Impossible Pictures, the company behind Primeval. The new show, called Sinbad, will be written by the award-winning cream of television’s writing crop including Jack Lothian (Ashes To Ashes, Shameless) and Neil Biswas (Skins, Martina Cole’s The Take).